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[[File:GuidoEpistemus.png|right|300px|thumb|''Obviously the nerd of the group'']] | [[File:GuidoEpistemus.png|right|300px|thumb|''Obviously the nerd of the group'']] | ||
:''Epistemus is a deity from the [[IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].'' | :''Epistemus is a deity from the [[IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].'' | ||
'''Epistemus''' was a Transformer deity who lived during the earliest period on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. | '''Epistemus''' was a Transformer deity who lived during the earliest period on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===IDW Generation 1 continuity=== | ===IDW Generation 1 continuity=== | ||
Long ago, the [[Light God]] [[Primus]] created the miracle planet of Cybertron, after which he split his essence into five avatars. These avatars became a pantheon of deities called the [[Guiding Hand]]. Epistemus embodied knowledge personified, standing alongside his brethren, consisting of: [[Solomus]], [[Adaptus]], [[Mortilus]] and Primus himself. Together, they brought about the first [[Golden Age]] of Cybertron until it was shattered by Mortilus, who desired to strike against the universe. His dissension caused Cybertron to shudder and its first moon to be torn asunder. In the battle against Mortilus, Epistemus was stripped bare and turned into a [[brain module]]. Mortilus would be defeated, though the Guiding Hand was forever shattered. However, their legacy lived on in their gifts to future generations of [[ | Long ago, the [[Light God]] [[Primus]] created the miracle planet of Cybertron, after which he split his essence into five avatars. These avatars became a pantheon of deities called the [[Guiding Hand]]. Epistemus embodied knowledge personified, standing alongside his brethren, consisting of: [[Solomus]], [[Adaptus]], [[Mortilus]], and Primus himself. Together, they brought about the first [[Golden Age]] of Cybertron until it was shattered by Mortilus, who desired to strike against the universe. His dissension caused Cybertron to shudder and its first moon to be torn asunder. In the battle against Mortilus, Epistemus was stripped bare and turned into a [[brain module]]. Mortilus would be defeated, though the Guiding Hand was forever shattered. However, their legacy lived on in their gifts to future generations of [[Transformer|Cybertronian]]s. Epistemus's gift would be that of intellect, which aided his inheritors: the [[Knights of Cybertron]]. {{Storylink|Primus: You, Me, and Other Revelations|You, Me, and Other Revelations}} | ||
===Ask Vector Prime=== | ===Ask Vector Prime=== | ||
Epistemus was one of [[Vector Prime|Vector Prime's | Epistemus was one of [[Vector Prime (Cybertron)|Vector Prime]]'s [[Thirteen|siblings]]. Vector reminisced about his intellect and unconventional way of thinking. [[James Roberts|Competing]] [[IDW Generation 1 continuity|memories]] tell him that Epistemus had been long departed when Vector was around, while in [[Aligned continuity family|other memories]] he never existed at all. {{Storylink|Ask Vector Prime}} | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
*Epistemus' name appears to be based on the Greek ''Επιστήμη'' "epistí̱mi̱", meaning knowledge, science, profession and understanding. | *Epistemus's name appears to be based on the Greek ''Επιστήμη'' "epistí̱mi̱", meaning knowledge, science, profession, and understanding. | ||
{{Guiding Hand}} | {{Guiding Hand}} | ||
{{Thirteen}} | {{Thirteen}} | ||
[[Category:Generation 1 gods]] | [[Category:Generation 1 gods]] | ||
[[Category:IDW Generation 1 legends]] | [[Category:IDW Generation 1 legends]] | ||
Revision as of 03:16, 20 July 2015
- Epistemus is a deity from the IDW portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
Epistemus was a Transformer deity who lived during the earliest period on Cybertron.
Fiction
IDW Generation 1 continuity
Long ago, the Light God Primus created the miracle planet of Cybertron, after which he split his essence into five avatars. These avatars became a pantheon of deities called the Guiding Hand. Epistemus embodied knowledge personified, standing alongside his brethren, consisting of: Solomus, Adaptus, Mortilus, and Primus himself. Together, they brought about the first Golden Age of Cybertron until it was shattered by Mortilus, who desired to strike against the universe. His dissension caused Cybertron to shudder and its first moon to be torn asunder. In the battle against Mortilus, Epistemus was stripped bare and turned into a brain module. Mortilus would be defeated, though the Guiding Hand was forever shattered. However, their legacy lived on in their gifts to future generations of Cybertronians. Epistemus's gift would be that of intellect, which aided his inheritors: the Knights of Cybertron. You, Me, and Other Revelations
Ask Vector Prime
Epistemus was one of Vector Prime's siblings. Vector reminisced about his intellect and unconventional way of thinking. Competing memories tell him that Epistemus had been long departed when Vector was around, while in other memories he never existed at all. Ask Vector Prime
Notes
- Epistemus's name appears to be based on the Greek Επιστήμη "epistí̱mi̱", meaning knowledge, science, profession, and understanding.
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